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Ramsey, New Jersey

Ramsey, New Jersey is the town in one episode of Small Town Murder, the comedy true-crime podcast: episode 390, "Too Fat To Kill" (20 May 2023). The episode goes to Ramsey, New Jersey, a town of about 14,801 people about an hour from New York City.

Town
Ramsey
State
New Jersey
Country
USA
Episodes
390
Approximate location
41.061, -74.147
N ↑Public placePublic placeTown centre (approximate places)
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Episode 390 / 20 May 2023 / 70 min / express

Too Fat To Kill

"it is about an hour to New York City, Ramsey, New Jersey here" about 0:03:25

The case: Murder of Paul Duncsack (August 23, 2006). Read the case file.

The figures, as told in 2023

Population
about 14,801
Median household income
$165
Median home value
$623,800

History, in brief

  • The Old Stone House is the most noteworthy local historical site, built from stone and hog's hair. about 0:04:17
  • The Old Stone House became a tavern during the Revolutionary War; legend says Aaron Burr came there and drank. about 0:04:46
  • The town was named after Peter J. Ramsey, an 1800s landowner who sold the land that became the site of the railroad station the town grew around. about 0:05:04

The reviews read out

5 stars

"A rambling review about how athletics provided a supportive social network, close friends and mentors, and taught teamwork, leadership and communication."
about 0:05:22

5 stars

"Main Street has everything from places to eat and clothing to even a psychic; everyone is kind and welcoming."
about 0:06:22

4 stars

"The police seem to have nothing better to do but are usually great to the community."
about 0:06:40

3 stars

"People are nice around here, though some are not so nice."
about 0:07:09

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